Lungs Lymphangitis Carcinomatosa

1. Findings


This collage of imaging studies shows a patient with a large RUL mass on the P-A CXR with a coned down view of a reticular pattern reminiscent of lymhangitic spread. The CT series confirms the presence of the mass with a coned down view of the thickened interlobular septa characteristic of lymphangitis. The PET is positive both for the lung mass and the left adrenal mass, which can be seen on the last CT image. The biopsy showed poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with stains positive for intracellular mucin. Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD. 32269c
code lungs pulmonary mass RUL neoplasm malignant primary lymphatics lymphangitis imaging plain film CXR CTscan PETscan